Minutes 1979/09/17
Roll Call
Intro. New
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September 17, 1979
Gilroy, California
The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:02 p.m.
Present: Council Members: William E. Childers, Brian D. Cunning-
ham, Robert H. Hughan, John E. Pate, David V. stout and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: Marion T. Link.
The Mayor deferred introduction of new employee, David Norling,
Police Officer, who was not present.
Cert. of service, The Mayor deferred presentation of a Certificate of Service to
Nancy Hanna retired Library and Culture Commissioner, Mrs. Nancy Hanna, to await her
presence.
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Salary
Increases
Res. #79-72
Councilman Stout requested that Item E (Deferred Development
Agreements) under the Consent Calendar be removed from same.
Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham, seconded
stout that the following items under the Consent Calendar
by the following Roll Call Vote, removing Item F. Ayes:
Childers, Cunningham, Hughan, Pate and Goodrich. Absent:
Link.
by Councilman
be approved
Council Members:
Council Member:
Approved the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of september
4, 1979;
Approved the following Salary Achievement Increases for seven (7)
city employees, six (6) effective octOber 1, 1979, and one (1) effective
retroactive to September 1, 1979; John Garcia, Recreation Supervisor I,
Range 28 from Step B, $1,121 to Step C, $1,177; Kim Merrill, Police
Officer, Range 32.5 from Step B, $1,396 to Step C, $1,468; Steve Morrow,
Police Officer, Range 32a from step B, $1,374 to Step C, $1,444; Frank
Vasquez, Police Officer, Range 32.5 from step B, $1,396 to step C, $1,468;
Dan Renville, Police Officer, Range 32a from Step D, $1,517 to Step E,
$1,592; Bob Elia, Water Supervisor, Range 32.5 from Step C, $1,468 to
Step D, $1,539; retroactive to september 1, 1979, Henry Navarro, Grounds-
keeper I, Range 25 from step A, $921 to Step B, $971;
Adopted Resolution No. 79-72 designating parking time limits;
RESOLUTION NO. 79-72
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY DESIGNATING PARKING
TIME LIMITS WITHIN THE CITY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT
and GOODRICH
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBER: LINK;
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Ord. #79-25
Adopted Ordinance No. 79-25 amending City Code Section 12.53
pertaining to Notice of Hearing on Weed Abatement Assessments.
ORDINANCE NO. 79-25
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING SECTION 12.53 OF THE
GILROY CITY CODE PERTAINING TO NOTICE OF HEARING ON WEED ABATEMENT
ASSESSMENTS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September, 1979, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM,
and GOODRICH
NONE
LINK;
HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT
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NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNC IL MEMBER:
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Pub. Hear.
rezoning-
Gurries
Assoc.
re: Set October 1, 1979, as a public hearing date on a rezoning
request of Gurries Associates for .435 acres located at 8405 Monterey
Street from M2 (General Industrial) to C2 (General Commercial) District;
Claim - R. Tapia
Denied a damage claim of Mrs. Ramona Tapia;
San Ysidro Pk. Approved a recommendation to file a Notice of Completion for
San Ysidro Park.
Def. Dev. Agree- Discussion was had on the recommendation to approve the Deferred
ments Development Agreement for Hope Rehabilitation Center.
Councilman Stout inquired about allowing use of a well and septic
tank vs. city services at the Hope Rehabilitation Center.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen further explained
the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Councilman
stout and carried that the three (3) Deferred Development Agreements,
one for Hope Rehabilitation Center and the two supplemental Deferred
Development Agreements of James Dowell and Thomas Wilson be approved
as recommended.
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Pub. Hear. re:
HCD Funds
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for
a Public Hearing on Eastside Neighborhood Improvement Fund H.C.D.
H.C.D. Grant Coordinator McGowan presented and explained the
Staff report of same.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the proposal.
There was no comment from anyone in the audience.
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman
Cunningham and carried that the Public Hearing be closed. Discussion
was had on the proposal.
Res. #79-73
Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Council-
woman Hughan that the reading of Resolution No. 79-73 authorizing
approval of the fund transfer recommended be waived and that it be
adopted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79-73
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S FIFTH YEAR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND BUDGET.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of september, 1979, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM,
and GOODRICH
NONE
LINK
HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak on any matter not on the agenda. There was no comment from anyone
in the audience.
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The Mayor deviated from the regular agenda in order to accommodate
interested persons in the audience.
B. Wojahn-sewer City Administrator Wood explained the request of Gary Wojahn for
& Water Line sewer and water line size variance denied by Council and reconsidered at
Variance the September 4, 1979, regular Council Meeting for discussion at this
regular meeting.
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The Mayor asked if there was anyone present in the audience wishing
to speak on the matter.
The Mayor further explained the Council's intent on the matter.
Mr. Peter Burge, Mesa Road property owner, addressed the Council
and spoke in favor of the sewer and water line variance, noting that he
would be agreeable to not subdividing his property in more than two (2)
parcels.
Mr. Bill Hunter, Mesa Road property owner, addressed the Council
noting that he is in favor of limiting growth at the property site in
question and does not intend to subdivide his property.
Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Councilman
Pate and not carried by the following Roll Call Vote that Council recon-
sider approval of a six (6) inch line with thirteen (13) maximum installa-
tions to said line. Ayes: Council Members: Cunningham and Pate. Noes:
Council Members: Childers, Hughan, stout and Goodrich. Absent: Council
Member: Link.
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Councilwoman Hughan requested that the Public Works Staff prepare
a revised policy for sewer and water line installations if the present
policy is too restrictive for specific areas.
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The Mayor continued with the regular agenda.
Flood Control Adv. A letter from the Santa Clara Valley Water District was noted in
Com. Reps. regard to appointments to the Flood Control Advisory Committee. The
Mayor reappointed Representative Link and the following alternates:
Councilwoman Hughan, Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen and
Planning Director Dorn. Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded
by Councilman Pate and carried that the Mayor's reappointments be approvea~
League
Bulletin
The League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin, dated
September 7, 1979, was noted and discussed.
The following informational item was noted with no separate dis-
cussion on same:
Letter from the Loma Prieta Resource Conservation District with
no discussion on same regarding the announcement of their new Gilroy
location, officers, and Staff.
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East Freeway
Annex. 79-5
Council noted and discussed the LAFCO annexation application
filed for "East Freeway Annexation 79-5 to the City of Gilroy."
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Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Councilman
stout that the City has no objection to the filing of said annexation appli-
cation and suggested that Staff present Council with a feasible proposal of
industrial zoned property reverting back to the original zoning if develop-
ment is not completed within a specific time limit.
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Plan. Com.
Meeting
9/6/79
Use Permit-
Co. Referral
Hecker Pass
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The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of september 6,
1979, was explained by Planning Director Dorn.
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A County referral, south of Hecker Pass Highway re: 1600 acre
parcel was noted in regard to an application for commercial timber
harvesting.
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Discussion was had by Council on the matter.
Motion was made by Councilman Cunningham seconded by Council-
man Pate and carried that the City of Gilroy is violently opposed to
said Use Permit, application and instructed the City Administrator to
prepare individual letters to each member of the Board of Supervisors
advising them of the City's opposition to same; letters to be signed
by the Mayor.
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Plan. Com. Meet. The Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of September
9/11/79 11, 1979, was noted and further explained by Planning Director Dorn.
EIR Guidelines- Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Pub. Hear. Pate and carried that a public hearing date of October 1, 1979, be
set on EIR Guidelines.
Gen. Plan
Draft EIR
Pub. Hear.
Motion was made by Councilman Stout seconded by Councilman
Childers and not carried that a public Hearing be set for OctOber 1,
1979, for the General Plan Draft EIR and Modified General Plan.
Motion was made by Counclman stout seconded by Councilman
Pate and carried that a Public Hearing be set for October 1, 1979, for
the General Plan Draft EIR and that October 2, 1979, be set for the
Modified General Plan with related documents.
P & R Com. Meet. The Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
8/28/79 of August 28, 1979, were noted and the Minutes of the Senior Citizens'
Advisory Council Meeting of July 17, 1979, were noted.
H. Hersman
Property
Dept. of pub.
Wks. Office
Hours
Intro. Ord.
'Re: Ch. 15
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City Administrator Wood presented and explained a report
in regard to a lease for the H. S. Hersman, Wells Fargo Trustee,
property. Discussion was had by Councl. Motion was made by Councilman
stout seconded by Councilman Cunningham and carried that the proposed
lease be executed and that the Mayor be authorized to sign same on
behalf of the City. Councilman Pate did not enter into the discussion
nor voted on same due to a conflict of interest in said parking dis-
trict proposal.
A request to modify the Public Works Department Office Hours
was noted and further explained by Director of public Works-City
Engineer Hansen.
City Administrator Wood recommended that same be approved
on a trial basis. Motion was made by Councilman Childers seconded by
Councilman stout and carried that the public Works Department Office
hours be approved as recommended on a trial basis, effective October
1, 1979. Councilman Cunningham voted "no" on the motion.
Motion was made by Councilman stout seconded by Councilman
Pate and carried that the reading of a proposed ordinance be waived
and published by title and summary repealing Section 15.105 of the
City Code and amending Sections 15.43 designating through streets,
15.49 designating one-way streets, 15.104 establishing crosswalks and
15.106 as to painting of stop bars to be published by title and sum-
mary.
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City Administrator Wood presented and explained Staff report
on the proposed revised HCD Joint Powers Agreement.
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Res. #79-74
HCD Jt. Pow-
e.;-s Agree.
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Landscape
Policy
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Am. Dev. Corp.
Lib. & Cult
Com.
Burglar Alarm
Registration
Res. #79-76
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Motion was made by Councilman stout seconded by Councilman Cunning-
ham and carried that the reading of Resolution No. 79-74 be waived and
that it be adopted approving the proposed revised HCD Joint Powers Agree-
ment as presented.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-74
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ACKNOWLEDGING
EXECUTION OF JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT AND COOPERATION AGREE-
MENT PURSUANT TO TITLE I OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT
OF 1974, AS AMENDED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of September, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and
GOODRICH
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBER: LINK
NOES:
ABSENT:
Planning Director Dorn presented and explained the proposed
Landscape Policy recommended by the Planning Commission.
Mr. William MCIntosh, representing the Chamber of Commerce,
addressed the Council requesting modifications to six items.
Discussion was had by Council. Council requested several changes
to be approved by Resolution.
Motion was made by Councilwoman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate
that the reading of Resolution No. 79-75 approving the proposed Landscape
Policy as amended be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-75
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF
LINES FOR LANDSCAPING.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th
vote:
AYES:
THE CITY OF GILROY ADOPTING POLICY GUIDE-
day of September, 1979, by the following
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CHILDERS,
GOODRICH
NONE
LINK
CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBER:
The request from the American Development Corporation continued
from the september 4, 1979, regular Council meeting in regard to exception
to the Growth Management Policy was noted that they further requested
that same be continued to the next regular Council Meeting of October 1,
19 79 .
The Mayor recommended that Pat Blumberg be appointed as Library
and Culture Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Nancy Hanna,
expiring January 1, 1982. Motion was made by Councilman stout seconded
by Councilman Pate and carried that Pat Blumberg be appointed Library
and Culture Commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Nancy Hanna
(1/1/82) as recommended.
Police Chief Laizure explained a recommendation for Burglar Alarm
registration. Discussion was had on the matter. Motion was made by
Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Cunningham that the reading of
Resolution No. 79-76 be waived and that it be adopted setting forth
Burglar Alarm registraion requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 79-76
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
FOR THE REGISTRATION OF BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of september, 1979, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: CHILDERS, CUNNINGHAM, HUGHAN, PATE, STOUT and
GOODRICH
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBER: LINK
NOES:
AB SENT:
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Golf Course
Agreement
Res. #79-71
Drug Para-
phernalia
Fish Kill
New City Hall
Traffic
Maint.
City Administrator Wood reported that the Council Golf Course
Advisory Committee has met with the Golf Course Board of Directors
and an agreement will be formalized, circulated back to the Committee
and presented to Council at a later date.
Councilwoman Hughan requested a copy of Resolution No. 79-71
re: Southern Pacific Railroad to present at a future County Transpor-
tation meeting.
The Mayor reported that certain local businesses have been
displaying drug paraphernalia and instructed the City Administrator
and Police Chief to investigate same and present necessary regulations
for Council approval to eliminate the sale of same in the City of
Gilroy, similar to that adopted by the City of Cupertino.
City Administrator Wood reported that the state Fish and Game
Department observed an overflow in the Industrial Wastewater Channel
at the Sewer Farm caused from an unauthorized person opening the most
southerly valve causing a fish kill in the vicinity of the Bloomfield
Bridge. He further noted that the City is attempting to determine
where the responsibility lies.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen reported that
the Official Groundbreaking ceremonies for the New City Hall con-
struction project is scheduled for september 24th or September 26,
1979. Council requested that same be set for September 26 as some of
the members will be at the League of California Cities Conference on
september 24, 1979.
Signal Director of Public Works-City Engineer Hansen recommended
approval to investigate and pursue the concept of a number of cities
joining together in a cooperative venture for preventative mainten-
ance of traffic signals in the downtown area. Council had no objec-
tion to same.
San Ysidro Park City Administrator Wood recommended that the Parks Department
regular and CETA employees be commended for their outstanding land-
scaping work at San Ysidro Park. Council agreed that the Mayor sign
a letter on behalf of the Council commending the Parks Department for
same.
Adjournment
At 10:59 p.m., the Mayor adjourned the meeting.
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